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tym-pan-o-gram (noun)

an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum, and the conduction bones by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.

Basically, it sounded like a cool name for a blog intended to be primarily about music. We’d both had other blogs previously, but over beers it was decided that more damage could be done as a joint venture. And here we are.

We share a passion for the undiscovered and under-appreciated, and hope that you’ll be able to find something you love as well.

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About the Author: Dave

I like music. I can't describe how I came to like the music I do, because I don't know how or why, I just do.

Many years ago, Napoleon's brother, my great-great-great-great-great-great Grandfather, came to America. He was asked his name on Ellis Island while being processed as an immigrant. Not understanding English, he was under the impression that he was being asked how he had arrived in the new land. So he turned around and pointed at the sea vessel and said, 'LaBarge.'

About the Author: Andy

I come by my music taste of my own free will. My friends listened to 2Pac, my parents to contemporary Christian and me? Sunny Day Real Estate. I can’t explain it.

[mp3] Introducing: Night Manager – Wolf Pyramid

Night Manager describe themselves as a Brooklyn band by way of Paris and San Francisco. I have no idea which member is from what part of the world, but the obviously violent clash of musical ideas has birthed a sound that is fantastic. It’s not a new sound; they compared themselves to Best Coast and Reading Rainbow (the latter of which I haven’t heard, so I should probably check them out.)

“Wolf Pyramid” starts with such a din of sound that at first, I didn’t think anything was going to come of it. But the sonic fracas ends almost as quickly as it starts, and the band focuses in on a much more pop oriented sound. It’s not polished. The rough edges of the song are clearly visible. The core of it, however, works its way into your brain through the use of various “ooohs” and “aaahs” that you’ll be forced to listen repeatedly.

The band has a few Brooklyn dates lined up (and by few I mean exactly three) all around their home borough. Check the dates out over at their MySpace, where you can download a couple more tracks as well.

Wow, that is fantastic. I have to admit that it was the band picture that caught my attention first and made me listen. It looks like they combined members of four different bands with wildly different aesthetics. Works out very well in the end for sure…